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    Force 120hp won't start

    ??----99 or 91 does not matter.----Same starter was used !
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    Lower unit

    ???-----I use a 10" guide pin to keep the plate lined up.----Simple procedure.----What guide book ??
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    Force 120hp won't start

    Find ----Crowley marine-----Just a few clicks and it will be there !!
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    94 four winns fling which engine

    Correct the decals also said 110 HP for a few of the bubble years.----The V-4 blocks with big center main bearing were marketed as 85 / 90 / 100 / 115 / 140 HP.-----All used the same crankshaft / rods / pistons.
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    Force 120hp won't start

    The Force 120 parts book for 1999 shows a Bosch starter.
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    94 four winns fling which engine

    The 115 HP V-4 would be called the " bubble back " , while the 90 HP had the plain exhaust.----I do not believe the V-4 looper ( 95 to 2005 ) was ever used for one of these jet boats.
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    2014 Merc Verado 225

    The 225 Verado is a 6 cylinder is it not ?
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    Force 120hp won't start

    If starter is KAPOT and cranks slow there will be no spark.
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Maybe check for thermostat stuck open.----Oil is added to the gasoline to lubricate the internal parts.-----Oil burning off is the unfortunate thing that also occurs.----Smoke does NOT lubricate any parts.-----Why would you use cheap oil in a precision motor ?
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    94 four winns fling which engine

    Sounds like an OMC V-4 model.-----Pictures of engine parts will identify it in just seconds.
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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    ??---First picture and 3rd picture.----Some will argue , but I see scoring on the piston !
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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    The one piston is scored.----Was it like that when you put it in?-----If water got on bearings you have to get this resolved ----ASAP---if not sooner.
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    Lower unit

    You were following what guidebook ??
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    Fuel Dripping From The Carbs When It's Hot Out - 200HP Johnson 2001

    Check the carburetor bowls.-----If they have not been replaced they are likely warped.----Take note of jets should you need to replace them.----Torque on the screws is 10 inch lbs I believe.
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Have the coils been replaced on this motor , yes , no or no idea?
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    Can a 1984 Evinrude 6hp be upgraded to an 8hp?

    Parts book shows one prop.----Except high thrust for the long " sailboat " models.
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    Went electric

    The few that will be sold to rich folks will soon be abandoned.----Items like this need local support for repairs.-
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Run with a timing light see if you can find which cylinder is missing.
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Some simple testing / inspection needs to be done.-----Post the actual compression test results.----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" ( 8 mm ) , yes or no ?----Does primer bulb go hard , with no fuel leaking from carburetor?-----Have you cleaned breaker points and inspected bottom of the coils ?
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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    There is something wrong with that motor !!!
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